Shasta County Biographies
ELIAS ANDERSON
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1817-1880(?). Rancher, farmer, hotel owner, postmaster. Married Elizabeth
Summers in 1839. Built the Prairie House at Cottonwood in 1856 on the south
side of Cottonwood Creek (now Tehama County). Purchased the American Ranch from
Thomas Freeman in 1856 and built the American Ranch Hotel. The post office was
inside the hotel. Purchased 210 acres from Pierson B. Reading in 1865 for
$1313. Deeded a right-of-way through his property to Central Pacific Railroad
in 1872; in return the railroad gave the depot his name. Had his home built in
1873 at 2865 East Street; it no longer exists. While it stood, the house was
designated as California Historical Landmark No. 12. In 1876 he moved the ranch
hotel to the corner of Main and Ferry Streets. Sold his hotel to son George in
1880 and retired. Lived in his daughter Annie�s house at the corner of Howard
and East Streets until his death.
The Dictionary of Early Shasta County History. - by Dottie Smith - copyright
1999